Skyrim Beta Patch

The Bethesda Blog has details on a new version 1.9 update for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim that's now in beta testing for the RPG sequel. The beta is available through Steam, and the post has instructions on how to opt in if you want, warning to back up your saved games if you participate in the beta. They say they hope to release this out of beta by the end of the month, and offer the following patch notes:

Skyrim 1.9

NEW FEATURES

Legendary difficulty setting

Legendary Skills – Skills of 100 can be made Legendary. This will reset the skill to 15, return its Perks and allow the skill to affect leveling again. This effectively removes the overall level cap.

Bug fixes after the break…

BUG FIXES

General memory and stability improvements

Fixed issue with quest scripts that were not shutting down properly

Companions will equip better weapons and armor if given to them

Fixed rare issue where player is unable to learn the Clear Skies shout during “The Throat of the World”

Fixed rare instance where Alduin would become invincible during “Alduin’s Bane”

Fixed a rare issue where player could become stuck in Night Mother’s coffin during “Death Incarnate”

Fixed rare issue where protected companions could be killed from poison damage